• Lear House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT

Abbeyfield
Hoylake & West Kirby

A Festive Run of Fun, Music and Activities

The weeks leading up to Christmas were filled with wonderful activities here at Lear House, bringing plenty of music, movement, laughter and shared moments for our residents to enjoy. We were delighted to welcome a range of familiar faces and friends who helped make each afternoon so special.

The Melrose Singers

A big thank you to The Melrose Singers, who spent a lovely afternoon with us last week. Residents enjoyed a wonderful programme of festive music and readings, creating a calm and reflective atmosphere that was perfect for the season. The harmonies and thoughtful readings were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone, and it was a truly relaxing afternoon spent together. We are very much looking forward to welcoming them back again soon.

A group of elderly women wearing festive hats sing from sheet music in a decorated room, standing beside chairs and music stands, enjoying fun activities and the pleasure of making music together.
Four elderly women sit in cushioned chairs in a brightly lit communal room, soft music playing, with walking frames close by and a Christmas tree visible in the background.
A group of elderly women, some wearing Christmas hats and antlers, enjoy music as they sit and sing in a brightly lit room, with one woman standing and reading from a music stand.

Jenna from Boogie Woogie Music, Movement & Memories

Earlier in the month, we had a fabulous afternoon with Jenna from Boogie Woogie Music, Movement & Memories. As always, the session was full of energy, with lots of music, dancing and fun. Jenna brought her infectious enthusiasm, encouraging everyone to join in at their own pace. To add to the excitement, there was even some snow, which caused plenty of smiles and laughter and made the afternoon feel extra magical.

A woman dressed as Santa leads a lively exercise session with music for a group of elderly people in a decorated room adorned with Christmas trees and fairy lights.
A woman in red and an elderly lady, both wearing festive headbands, shake maracas near a decorated Christmas tree, enjoying music and fun activities in a cosy room.
Three elderly women sit in armchairs in a bright room, covered with blankets, as soft music plays. A walking frame, a glass of water, and a rolled-up magazine are on a nearby table.
Elderly woman wearing glasses, a pink jumper, and a necklace sits on an orange chair, sporting a gold tinsel 'Holly Jolly' headband—ready for fun activities and festive run music.
Elderly woman seated on an orange chair, wearing a leopard print scarf, purple top and green reindeer antlers headband, smiling and enjoying some cheerful activities.
Elderly woman wearing a red Father Christmas hat, green top, and yellow blanket, seated on an orange chair and smiling as she enjoys festive music.
Elderly woman seated in an orange armchair, dressed in a pink cardigan and green reindeer antler headband, smiling at the camera during festive musical activities.
Elderly woman with spectacles and curly grey hair smiles while wearing a festive Holly Jolly headband and a dark cardigan, ready to enjoy fun activities and music.
An elderly woman with white hair, wearing glasses, a festive headband, and a Snoopy jumper with red hats, sits in an orange chair and smiles, looking ready for fun activities this holiday season.

Sandra Currie

Christmas Eve afternoon brought another highlight, as we welcomed the fabulous Sandra Currie to Lear House. The afternoon was filled with wonderful music, great company and, of course, some dancing too. It was a lovely way to spend Christmas Eve, with residents enjoying familiar tunes and the warm, festive atmosphere created by live music and shared celebration.

Two elderly women seated in armchairs, each holding a musical instrument—one with a tambourine and the other with maracas—enjoy lively music activities; walking frames are placed in front of them.
A woman dressed for a Festive Run sings into a microphone as three elderly women sit beside her, each holding a tambourine and wrapped in yellow blankets, enjoying the lively atmosphere and music.
Two elderly women sit in armchairs, enjoying music and festive activities—one plays maracas while the other shakes a tambourine, filling the bright room with a cheerful rhythm.
A person in a festive Santa outfit and tinsel sings into a microphone, holding up a shiny gold object during a Festive Run, with Christmas decorations and lively activities visible in the background.
Two elderly women are dancing to music in a room; one is wearing reindeer antlers. Festive activities go on as others observe from orange chairs in the celebratory background.

Activities with Carla

Just before Christmas, we also enjoyed an afternoon of activities with Carla, which combined movement and friendly competition. As always, the session began with chair-based exercises, helping everyone warm up and get moving. Once the exercises were finished, the fun really began with a croquet tournament. There was plenty of encouragement, laughter and good-natured competition as residents took part and cheered each other on.

Each of these events brought something different, but all shared the same sense of togetherness and enjoyment. From music and dancing to games and gentle exercise, it was a wonderful run of activities that helped make the festive period at Lear House so memorable.

Three elderly women sit in orange armchairs, each raising their hands with fingers slightly curled, enjoying fun activities in a brightly lit indoor environment.
Three elderly women seated in armchairs enjoy festive activities, playing an indoor croquet game with wooden blocks as obstacles; a decorated Christmas tree stands close by.
A group of people sitting in chairs with their hands raised, enjoying music and lively activities, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere at the run.
A person in festive clothing and novelty spectacles holds a microphone and points while seated before a decorated Christmas tree, ready for fun activities and music.
A woman in a Santa-themed outfit and striped stockings holds a microphone and gestures while seated by a decorated Christmas tree, spreading music and joy for festive fun activities.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these afternoons so enjoyable. We are already looking forward to many more moments like these in the months ahead.

Five elderly women sit in armchairs in a communal lounge, some holding musical instruments and blankets, enjoying music and conversation as part of the enjoyable activities.

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